Kudos for the "alumninum zimas" line. That's gold, Jerry. And since Long is apologizing, let me apologize as well. I noted that it looked like Long gave the finger to Panthers fans here.

The Rams defensive end pointed out to me on Twitter, however, that there is "no chance" he gave the bird and that he was "pointing to the individual who tossed a bottle." If he's willing to find me on Twitter and make that point, I'm more than willing to take him at his word here.

So apologies, Chris, for jumping the gun on that. The misconception is already out there and hopefully this helps clear it up. I honestly believed that's what happened and that's my bad.

Shame on Panthers fans, too, for lobbing insults and luke-warm zimas at Long on his way out as well.